Urgent Care NP/PA: Lead Clinician, Compassionate Care

Mary Washington Healthcare; King George (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work under limited direction of the Medical Director in a dynamic clinic setting in Virginia. You will perform exams, order diagnostics, treat minor acute illnesses, and develop care plans while coordinating with physicians and staff.

Requirements include a Virginia PA license, BLS CPR, at least two years of PA experience, a Master of Science in Nursing, and FNP certification.

Qualifications

• Virginia Physician Assistant license required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required.
• Minimum of two years of Physician Assistant experience.
• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/FAAN) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness, patient examinations, initial assessment, initiating treatment and referring to appropriate center of care when applicable.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills in coordinating services with co-workers and other departments/services. Responds to stressful situations in a calm and rational manner and cooperates with all to facilitate integration of services.
• Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with patients and the secondary guest(s) and in-line with Studer Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PA license

BLS CPR

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

MS in Nursing

ANCC FNP Certification

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work under limited direction of the Medical Director in a dynamic clinic setting in Virginia. You will perform exams, order diagnostics, treat minor acute illnesses, and develop care plans while coordinating with physicians and staff.

Requirements include a Virginia PA license, BLS CPR, at least two years of PA experience, a Master of Science in Nursing, and FNP certification.